1. Sociology

2. The Sociological Point of View
Chapter 1: Section 1
Sociology

3. Objectives:
Describe what sociology is and explain what it means to have a sociological imagination.
Explain how sociology is similar to and different from other social sciences.

4. Few important definitions:
Sociology:
Social science that studies human society and social behavior.
Social sciences:
Disciplines that study human social behavior or institutions and functions of human society in a scientific manner.
Social interaction:
How people react to one another and influence each other’s behavior.

5. The science that studies human society and social behavior.
Before we begin…
After reading the official definition of
sociology… WHY do you think sociology is important??
The science that studies human society and social behavior.

6. SOCIAL...OLOGY
Sociologists focus on the group rather than individuals by examining social phenomena:
Observable facts or events that involve human society.

7. The Sociological Perspective:
A viewing of the behavior of groups in a systematic way.
Allows you to see beyond your own day-to-day life by viewing the world through other’s eyes.
Can look beyond commonly
held beliefs to the hidden meanings
behind human actions.

8. What does it mean to have a sociological imagination???

9. Sociological Imagination:
Ability to see the connection between the larger world and our personal lives.
(Term developed by C. Wright Mills)

10. Sociological Imagination Example:

11. How might a sociologist view the interconnection of this closed factory and homeless person?

12. Quick Activity: Complete on note-taking guide
Create your OWN example of sociological imagination. (Quick sketch)

13. Few More Terms: Anthropology:
The comparative study of past and present cultures.

14. Psychology:
Science that deals with the behavior and thinking of organisms.
Includes personality, perception, motivation, and learning.
Social Psychology:
The study of how the social environment affects an individual’s behavior and personality.

15. Economics:
Study of the choices people make in an effort to satisfy their needs and wants.
The processes of which goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed.

16. Political Science: History:
Study of the organization and operation of governments.
History:
Study of past events.

17. Comparing Sociology and other Social Sciences:
Similar:
Examines the relations between society and culture.
Different:
Sociology focuses on groups rather than individuals.

18. What might a sociologist find interesting about this image
What might a sociologist find interesting about this image? How might this view differ from other social scientists?

19. What would be your concern?
You will be assigned a social science and topic. Develop at least 3 questions that your discipline would address according to your topic.
GROUP #1:
Crime:
Sociology
History
GROUP #2:
Psychology
Economics
GROUP #3:
Family Relationships:
Anthropology
GROUP #4:
GROUP #5:
Education:
Political Science/Gov’t